I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2012 G3 eagle 166 SE. The Yamaha 60 horsepower motor has less than 20 hours on it. Also included are two lowrance HDS-9 gen 2 touch. It also has a talon as well. I have taught the guy into making the deal at $9,500. What are your thoughts on regarding if this is a good deal?

I’d say it’s a pretty good deal. I have an Eagle 175 and enjoy the boat, you’ll enjoy yours too. 

One thing I would do before pulling the trigger is see if G3 recommends installing a Talon on that boat. The Talons are heavy and that boat isn’t very big. Just make sure the transom can support that extra weight. 

16 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

One thing I would do before pulling the trigger is see if G3 recommends installing a Talon on that boat

He’s right. Some hull warranties are voided if you install a talon directly to the transom. I had to install mine using a specialized sandwich bracket.

 

Other than that it seems pretty reasonable especially with the electronics.

Sounds like a good deal to me if everything checks out and is in good shape! 

I agree on the Talons and being a good deal.  Hardly the same, but in 2000 I bought my G3 Pro 175 with a 5" black and white sonar on the cockpit, a Motorguide 43 TM and a 60 hp Yamaha 2 stroke. with a powder coated trailer delivered for $9,500.  By June, 2011 the Potomac had eaten my trailer, so $2600 for a new galvanized, removeable tongue trailer.  Over the years the sonars and TM have been upgraded, as have the bunks.  The boat has been great and still looks like new,  Still a no stink carpet, seats are fine but I don't fish in the rain.  On a perfect flat water day I might get up to a 35mph GPS with 21 gallons of gas, gear and my adult daughter.  Now running a SS prop.  Hope you come to a happy deal and enjoy your boat

1 hour ago, OnthePotomac said:

seats are fine but I don't fish in the rain

What does fishing in the rain have to do with ruining the seats?  I fish in the rain regularly.  Just wipe them when you're done.  The constant powerful UV rays of the sun cause a lot more damage than some rain does.

The water rots the stiching and seeps down into the foam.   Anyway, mine are 20 years old and in perfect shape.  Always stored outside under a boat cover and a tarp.